Why do some people have more acne breakouts during the wintertime despite having no problems with pimples for the rest of the year? It’s simple really – the air is much dryer in the winter. When the air is much dryer, your skin’s sebum, or natural lubricant, can sometimes go into overdrive to overcompensate for […]
Did you know that 91% of people tend to do something that damages their hair on a daily basis? Hair can be very fragile and easy to damage, but difficult to repair. Damaged hair looks dull, and weak follicles can lead to hair loss. Here are four things you can do to stop damaging your […]
Once again, there are many myths floating around relating to skin care. To truly learn how to take care of your skin, you need to know which things are actually true, rather than believing everything you read on the internet. Here are four skincare myths that have been proven false:Facial wrinkles appear naturally – This is […]
We’ve always talked about melanoma, seeing as it’s the most aggressive and most deadly form of skin caner. But what about the nonmelanoma skin cancers, like basal cell or squamous carcinomas? Reports say that there are almost 5.4 million nonmelanoma skin cancers diagnosed every year.The risk factors for nonmelanoma skin cancers are the same as […]
When discussing skin conditions, it’s important to understand how common or uncommon they can be within the general population. Acne in general is the most common skin condition, and everyone has experienced to a degree it while growing up, and many still continue to get acne well into adulthood. A majority of people will most […]
Hydroquinone is a product prescribed by dermatologists to correct skin tone and complexion. It is a skin-lightening agent used to fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Dermatologists use it to treat conditions like acne scars, age spots, melasma and spots from psoriasis and eczema. It’s a straightforward product to use, but can be easily used improperly. […]
It’s not easy searching for the right dermatology care provider. While there are a lot of resources available for all the offices in your area, you still need to do a bit of research on your own to find the one that is right for you. Here are four factors you should keep in mind:Credentials […]
Alpha Hydroxy Acids, also known as AHA’s, and Beta Hydroxy Acids, or BHA’s, are skin acids used as chemical exfoliators. These two function by peeling away the dead skin cells on the surface or your skin, revealing fresh new cells underneath. The most common AHA’s are glycolic and lactic acids, while the most common BHA’s […]
If you are losing 100 or more hairs per day, then you should see a doctor about it. Normally we can shed that much in a day, but most of them are being replaced by the next hair coming out of that follicle. Some medical conditions can cause excess hair loss like certain Thyroid or […]
The American Hair Loss Association has declared that August is Hair Loss Awareness Month. As such, we want to shed some light about the numbers and statistics of hair loss and how it affects people.At age 29, 12% of men will have experienced some sort of hair loss. By age 35, 66% of men will […]
